NHTSA lists 37 complaints for the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, 5 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 2 complaints mention an injury, with 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MITSUBISHI LANCER.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2018-04-05. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles that previously received a like-for-like passenger side frontal air bag inflator under recall 15V321 as interim remedy. Also recalled are 2004-2006 Lancer vehicles located in Guam or Saipan that previously received or never received a new inflator under 15V321 or 17V569. These passenger side fr (excerpt)
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. (excerpt)
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a final replacement passenger side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on April 26, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-005. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-09-14. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles and 2004 Lancer Sportback vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a different inflator, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2017. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-17-001. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-321.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-06-23. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, (excerpt)
Consequence: A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA custo (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-05-23. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured June 29, 2005, to June 19, 2007, equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, these inflator (excerpt)
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. (excerpt)
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-002. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
69 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| AIR BAGS | 36 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 14 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 7 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 |
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| WHEELS | 4 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 |
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11026478
Date: 2025-11-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Puerto Rico Traffic Safety Commission, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Puerto Rico addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls.
11024110
Date: 2025-09-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Texas addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls.
11017995
Date: 2025-04-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Louisiana addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls.
11017996
Date: 2025-04-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicle, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Ohio addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls.
11012589
Date: 2024-12-09. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: AIR BAGS.
This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that MMNA is launching a social media campaign targeting vehicle owners with open Takata recalls.
11010045
Date: 2024-10-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Arizona addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls.
11008766
Date: 2024-09-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Georgia Department of Revenue a Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Georgia addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls.
11008790
Date: 2024-09-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Georgia Department of Revenue a Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Georgia addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls.
11008814
Date: 2024-09-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Georgia Department of Revenue a Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Georgia addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls.
11006079
Date: 2024-07-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with New York addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.